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Rotherham Gateway Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Support

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council commissioned multi-disciplinary consultancy support for the Rotherham Gateway, a phased regeneration programme in Rotherham intended to restore mainline rail services to the borough and provide a new tram-train stop. The wider scheme includes around 300 homes, an industry ecosystem associated with the Advanced Manufacturing Park, car parking and public realm. The commission covers the priority station and transport works, the Effingham Street active travel corridor and later innovation and residential phases as funding and land opportunities arise. Required services include lead consultancy, programme direction, programme management office support, project management, architecture, design, masterplanning, cost consultancy, construction design and management, technical advice and site investigation. It is a professional services contract delivered in Rotherham, within Yorkshire and the Humber.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 27 July 2026 to Perfect Circle JV Ltd. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council used a selective direct call-off from Lot 1, Built Environment Consultancy, of the SCAPE Consultancy framework. The award covers Stage 1 at £138,370.92 net, with an estimated total contract value across both stages of £3,138,170 net. The contract period runs from 27 July 2026 to 2 October 2026 for the recorded Stage 1 works; the commission is intended to support a programme lasting just over three years, with extension options. Stage 1 establishes the core team and supports the Effingham Street active travel corridor, while Stage 2 is the main commission and will develop as the Gateway project evolves. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs.

This award indicates demand from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for an integrated built-environment consultancy able to coordinate transport-led regeneration across multiple workstreams and project phases. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to combine strategic lead consultancy with programme and project management, cost control, architecture, design and masterplanning. It would also need capability in construction design and management, technical consultancy and site investigation, and the ability to establish and manage a core team before expanding into a larger commission. Experience of rail, tram-train, active travel, town-centre connections, public realm, housing and innovation-led development would be relevant to this buyer’s requirement. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that a suitably capable smaller practice or consortium can compete for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rotherham Gateway Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The Rotherham Gateway project is a multi-phased scheme to bring mainline rail services back to the Borough. Alongside the transport elements which also includes a new tram/train stop the scheme also delivers 300 new homes and an industry ecosystem, similar to the Advanced Manufacturing Park, associated car parking and public realm. The scheme can be considered in phases: * Phase 1 - mainline station and tram train plus catalyst station building, public realm and car parking * Phase 1a - Effingham St corridor, active travel scheme, masterplan & outputs * Phase 2 & 3 Innovation Gateway * Phase 4 Residential Quarter Phase 1 is moving into FBC and therefore the priority for this commission alongside Phase 1a which is essential to connect the Gateway site to the town centre. The remaining phases will be brought forward as funding and acquisition opportunities become available. The Council are seeking a Multi-Disciplinary team to support this phased programme of work for just over a 3-year period (with appropriate options to extend). Consultants are expected to provide the following services: * Lead Consultant * Programme Director * Programme Management Office * Project Management * Architectural, Design and Masterplanning The Multi-Disciplinary consultancy will also provide: * Cost Consultancy * Construction Design & Management role * Technical and Site Investigation Phased Approach Due to the complex nature of the project requirements the appointment and contractual arrangements will be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 - the first stage will involve the establishment of the core team. This will include Lead Consultant, Programme Director, PMO and Project Management support for the progression of the Effingham St Active Travel corridor. During Stage 1, preparations will be made to form the requirements for Stage 2. Stage 1 is expected to last for 8 weeks and move seamlessly, subject to a satisfactory proposal received into Stage 2. Stage 2 - will form the main body of the commission. Due to the complexity of the Gateway project the full requirements of this stage will evolve over the lifetime of the project but will be limited to the services described above. The Stage 1 works are awarded at a cost of PS138,370.92 with a total estimated contract value across both stages of PS3,138,370 (all figures quoted as net). The end date stated of 02/10/2026 is only to the completion of stage 1. This award was undertaken as a direct award via Lot 1 (Built Environment Consultancy) of the SCAPE Consultancy framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3432aa06-1253-4bef-a6b2-8762a1130539
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41eb7d17-2952-445c-880d-4b3f0d50a655
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,138,170 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,370 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Perfect Circle JV Ltd

Further Information

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